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Vol. 41, No. 4 Winter 2016-17 THE STEAMBOATS OF CHESAPEAKE BAY By Jack Shaum passengers and freight were Editor’s Note: carried, began in 1813 and Jack Shaum is an accomplished steam- ended in 1962. boat historian and a veteran reporter who There were several has worked in both print and broadcast types of steamboats on the journalism. He began his lifelong love of Bay: the big, fast overnight steam-powered vessels when he rode his packet steamers between first steamboat at the age of eight. From Baltimore and Norfolk that 2002 to 2011, he was editor-in-chief of carried passengers, freight, the quarterly journal of the Steamship and mail; a large fleet of Historical Society of America, wrote a smaller vessels making number of articles for that publication, multiple stops that linked and was its Mid-Atlantic columnist from many rural areas of the 1975 to 2011. He is the author and co- region with the big city; the author of several books on Chesapeake colorful excursion steamers A portion of the interior of the Old Bay Line steamer City of Norfolk, built Bay steamboats, was the guest curator for that carried passengers to in 1911. Brass facing on the staircase and wrought iron railings were hallmarks of Bay steamer design. (Photo from the author’s collection) the museum’s recent exhibit “Vanished the many resorts that once Steamboats: The Maritime Art of C. Leslie flourished on the Bay and its Oursler,” and presented its PEM talk in rivers; and those that ran in conjunction to board another steamer for the trip on September. with trains. to Philadelphia or New York. Later, the The Bay’s first steamer—the transfer was handled by trains. The Bay’s rom their earliest days in the Chesapeake—made her first trip from second steamer—the Eagle—was the first second decade of the 19th Century Baltimore to Annapolis on June 13, 1813, Continued on page 2 F to their demise in the mid-20th and her second to Rock Hall on the Eastern Century, steamboats played a significant Shore a week later. She then operated role in linking widely disparate sections regularly from Baltimore to Frenchtown at the northern end of the Bay, where her of tidewater Maryland and Virginia. The Steamboats of the Regularly scheduled steamer service passengers transferred to stagecoaches Chesapeake Bay...... Page 1 that took them to New Castle, Delaware, on the Chesapeake Bay, in which both From the Director...... Page 2 Otters Are Instant Best Friends . .Page 6 A Passion for Paleontology. . . Page 7 Sharkabet: A Sea of Sharks from A to Z...... Page 7 Activities & Events ...... Page 8 7th Annual Maritime Performance Series...... Page 10 Volunteer Spotlight...... Page 11 Staff Update...... Page 11 News from the CMM Society. . Page 12 CMMS Board of Directors . . . Page 12 Changes in the Development Department ...... Page 12 Aww…Shucks Fundraiser. . . .Page 13 The Museum Store...... Page 13 Membership Update...... Page 14 Painting by C. Leslie Oursler of the Old Bay Line sidewheel steamer Florida, from the author’s collection. 2

The Steamboats of the Chesapeake Bay (Continued from page 1) FROM THE DIRECTOR to travel between Baltimore and Norfolk, a route that would survive Sherrod Sturrock to become the very last steamboat line on the Bay. Imagine a Chesapeake Bay in the early days with no bridge, has been a tu- no paved highways, no cars or trucks, and no rail lines. That meant 2016 multuous year— two possible travel options—long overland trips by horse or carriage and I’m not even talking about over bumpy or muddy roads, or sailing vessels that were wind- the larger events going on in dependent—to transport people and goods between the rural areas the world. Here at the Calvert and the city. Marine Museum we have been swept along in the fast flowing tides of growth and change. We closed the museum for renovation in January 2014, and did not fully reopen until October 2014, when our new estuarine biology exhibit River to Bay opened to the public. It took a year, but in 2016, the museum ship was in full sail, trimmed and fit. During the past year, we experienced our highest attendance on record, with 84,800 visitors; we had the highest membership with over 3,000 members, and the highest number of new members in one year. Our volunteer family, always strong, swelled to The City of Richmond of 1913, seen in Baltimore Harbor, was one of the last two overnight steamers on Chesapeake Bay. She made her last voyage in 1962. (Photo over 420 active volunteers, which does not include those from the author’s collection) who only volunteer for concerts. Our newly renovated Museum Store broke all records for the year, exceeding Steamboats, however, provided reliable service that adhered sales in every single month for a whopping 20% increase to regular schedules to get people and freight to and from their in sales overall. And of course, it was a banner year for the destinations. That meant farmers and watermen in rural areas were Waterside Concert Series, hosting five successful concerts. able to ship their products to market without delay. The boats All this while carrying on a full schedule of educational were also a means of shipping manufactured goods such as tools, programs, cruises, public programs, lectures … well you building materials, fertilizer, and clothing from the city to the get the idea. rural areas. Passengers used the boats to shop in the big city, go At the end of April, Doug Alves retired after 25 years to medical appointments, visit with friends and relatives, or take at the helm. Change is, by definition, challenging, a little in theatre or other entertainment. The steamers, therefore, were an scary, and potentially disruptive. As has been reported in important element of the region’s economy. previous issues, we conducted a national search, but in the Continued on page 3 end found the answer right here at home, when I agreed to step up. Consequently, the transition has been relatively easy and the change well managed. As we look forward, Quarterly Newsletter of the Calvert Marine Museum there is much yet to do. A new exhibit is going up on the (A Division of Calvert County Government) mezzanine level in January. Completing the Maritime and the Gallery exhibit and Tim Scheirer’s masterpiece mural Calvert Marine Museum Society, Inc. (ISSN 0887-651X) will be ongoing into the spring—hopefully completed in Sherrod Sturrock, Director and Co-Editor time for the Maritime Festival. The second phase of the Robert Hurry, Co-Editor renovation that will create three new education spaces on The bugeye was the traditional sailing craft of the Bay, and was built in all its the second level is our highest priority. And beyond that glory at Solomons, the “Bugeye Capital of the World.” Membership dues are there are projects large and small. used to fund special museum projects, programs, and this newsletter. Address comments and membership applications to: The Calvert Marine Museum has been called the Calvert Marine Museum Society, Inc. jewel of Calvert County, but I like to think of it as the P.O. Box 97 • Solomons, MD 20688-0097 heart of the community. A place where all are welcome; 410-326-2042 • FAX 410-326-6691 • TDD 410-535-6355 Museum Store: 410-326-2750 where people of all ages can explore, discover, and learn www.calvertmarinemuseum.com about this special place that we call home. As we look to Layout by Stuller Designs the future I feel fortunate to be leading this remarkable museum. We are bursting with ideas, firm in our commitment, passionate about our work, and dedicated to our mission. Thank you for being part of the magic. WINTER 2016-17 3

The Steamboats of the Chesapeake Bay (Continued from page 2)

In the early days of the 19th Century, steamers were owned by individual entrepreneurs rather than by companies. Eventually, however, steamboat companies came into being, and over the life of the steamer era, no fewer than 20 companies operated steamboats to all corners of the tidewater area. The earliest vessels were all-wooden construction and were sidewheelers. Over time, wooden hulls gave way to iron and steel hulls and propellers, but superstructures continued to be wooden for the most part. The early vessels burned pine logs for fuel and carried auxiliary sails, just in case. Later steamers burned coal and then oil. One of the most famous passenger- freight steamboat lines was one of the first and eventually became one of the oldest. This undated photo shows the steamer George Weems of the Weems Line in Baltimore Harbor during the 19th The Weems Line had its origins as far back Century. Built in 1858, she was destroyed by fire in 1871. (Photo from the author’s collection) as 1819 and was incorporated in 1827. It operated a fleet of steamers, such as the River and Occohannock Creek in Virginia, an hour. They were overnight boats with Surprise, Eagle, Patuxent, Mary Washington, Hudson Creek off the Little Choptank staterooms and dining rooms that were and Planter between Baltimore and River in Maryland, Bushwood, and Rock famous for meals featuring Chesapeake Patuxent and Rappahannock River points, Point, also in Maryland, and many more. Bay seafood. Below the passenger decks including Solomons and Fredericksburg, The boats were literally the lifeline for was the freight deck and in addition Virginia. The Weems Line was incredibly such communities. to general cargo, one could often hear durable, surviving as an independent The steamers had to be rather livestock on its way to market. entity for 88 years before being merged modest in size to reach such wharves. A typical steamer would depart with other lines that continued until the The average boat was between 150 and Baltimore about 4 p.m. and might stop early 1920s. 190 feet long and drew only about six at half a dozen or more wharves and not In addition to running to well-known feet of water. In some cases, their ability reach her final port until 24 hours or more ports such as Solomons, Leonardtown, to reach certain country wharves was after leaving Baltimore. She would then Cambridge, and Chestertown, steamers dependent on tides. Their speed, in most lay over for the night and retrace her steps served rural areas such as the Piankatank cases, was a little more than 10 miles Continued on page 4

Sollers Wharf Store Bell By Dr. Ralph Eshelman

n the center of the Maritime History Gallery is an old post-mounted bell that kids enjoy ringing. What few visitors realize is that it has a Istory to tell. Back in the days when this region depended on steamboats for shipping and delivery of goods, as well as transportation for people, the steamboat wharf played an important role in daily life. A number of enterprising people established small general stores at the wharves to cater to these rural communities. Store at Sollers Wharf below Spout Farm House. St. Leonard Creek is unique, as it had two steamboat wharves nearly opposite each other, on the north and south sides of the creek. The north side wharf was known as Mackalls Wharf and the south side wharf was Sollers Wharf. Remarkably, both wharves have stores that are still extant that represent rare survivals of structures related to the steamboat era. This cast iron bell The Mackalls Wharf store is located behind the Mackall House (CMM1970.17) was above the wharf site. The Sollers Wharf store is located on the shore below manufactured by the C.S. Bell Company the Spout Farm House. Both are on private property. While the store International Coastal Cleanup volunteers (Left to right) Natasha Begay, at Hillsborough, proprietor would normally be present when a steamboat was scheduled Bill Addis, Marcia Horn, and Danika Reddick. (Photo by Dave Moyer) Ohio, and was used to stop, customers could come at any time. At Sollers Wharf, the proprietor to summon the set up this bell and a customer had only to ring it to summon the owner storekeeper to the from his house on the hill. This bell reminds us of a time when cars were Store at Mackalls Wharf. Sollers Wharf Store. scarce and corner convenience stores were far and few between. (Photos from the author’s collection) 4

The Steamboats of the Chesapeake Bay (Continued from page 3) beginning the next morning. The longest such route took 36 hours and went from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. with the steamer stopping at 25 landings along the way. Interestingly, Baltimore was the home port for the vast majority of Bay steamers, even those calling at various locations in Virginia. Only a few steamboat lines were based in Norfolk, Virginia—mainly those that served the James River and Mobjack Bay in the lower Bay region. The Pennsylvania Railroad gained prominence in the Bay region in the latter part of the 19th Century and had many rail lines on both the Eastern and Western Shores. To eliminate competition from independent steamboat lines, which served many of the same areas, the railroad The steamer Cambridge is docked at Claiborne to take passengers aboard from the train on the dock to set about buying up as many of them as it continue their trip to Ocean City. (Photo from the author’s collection) could beginning in 1894. While some of the steamer lines were merged into new The longest excursion route was were especially popular with church companies controlled by the railroad, Baltimore to Chesapeake Beach (also groups and other civic organizations. others were phased out. known as Seaside Park) in Calvert On some nights after returning from their The shores of the Chesapeake were County—a round trip of nearly 100 miles. daytime runs, some of the steamers went dotted with numerous resorts that were The shortest went to little resorts such out on moonlight cruises that featured popular with people from Baltimore, as Fairview Beach on Stony Creek just dancing and other entertainment. Washington, and Annapolis. They had outside of Baltimore and took perhaps an There were also two routes utilizing such names as Tolchester, Betterton, hour. The trip from Baltimore to Tolchester, both steamboats and trains. A steamer ran Chesapeake Beach, Bay Ridge, Fairview just across the Bay, was about two hours. from Baltimore to Love Point on the north Beach, Love Point, and others. For this It was also one of the most popular of the end of Kent Island where it connected trade, a different type of steamer was excursion routes. with a train that took travelers to Rehoboth developed. Many were big sidewheelers Family groups boarded steamers like Beach and Lewes in Delaware. The that were purely passenger boats, and the Emma Giles or Louise with bulging other route had a steamer running from the largest, such as the Dreamland, could picnic baskets and once they reached Baltimore to Claiborne in Talbot County carry several thousand day travelers. their destination, they staked out a picnic where passengers transferred to the train These resort trips were especially popular area, went swimming, or played on the that took them on to Ocean City, Maryland. during the summer when thousands of amusement rides at many of the parks. These routes proved to be very popular people took advantage of them to get out After a few hours, they would re-board the with beach-bound travelers and lasted a of the hot city and enjoy the breezes on steamer and be back in Baltimore in the long time. the Bay. early evening. These day-long excursions Continued on page 5

The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company’s Norfolk and Washington of 1890 did not have separate dining rooms, so tables were set in a portion of the Saloon Deck. (Photo from the author’s collection)

In the waning years of the steamboat era, several companies offered cruise packages to supplement their regular passenger and freight business. (Photo from the author’s collection) WINTER 2016-17 5

The Steamboats of the Chesapeake Bay (Continued from page 4)

No fewer than eleven steamers are docked along Baltimore’s Light Street waterfront. There were as many more out on their runs elsewhere in the Bay region. (Photo from the author’s collection)

The biggest and fastest steamers War II inflation, the company could not The steamboat era on Chesapeake on Chesapeake Bay were those of the afford to build replacements. It wanted Bay was every bit as colorful as that on Baltimore Steam Packet Company, better to continue, and lavished loving care on the Mississippi. It has been said that if the known as the Old Bay Line, and the its two vintage steamers, but in the end Chesapeake had a Mark Twain to extol its Chesapeake Line. Throughout their long maintenance and operating costs became virtues, perhaps its steamboat era would history, more than 50 of their boats ran insufferable. On Friday, April 13, 1962, the be equally remembered. Fortunately, there nightly year-round in all kinds of weather City of Norfolk made the last voyage for the is a very complete photographic record of between Baltimore and Norfolk on a company, ending its 122 years of service. the era, along with many artifacts such as very concise schedule. The Norfolk and At the time, the Old Bay Line was the oldest those in the collection of the Calvert Marine Washington Steamboat Company offered steamship company in the country and the Museum, to tell the story of Chesapeake a similar service between those two last one with daily overnight service. steamboats. cities from 1890 to 1948. The Old Bay Line was the oldest of these companies, having been founded in 1840. Its 20th St. Mary’s Paddlebox Eagle Carving Century vessels were almost like miniature ocean liners with staterooms on multiple By Dr. Ralph Eshelman decks, lounges with stained-glass domes ne of the more impressive artifacts and fancy wrought iron railings, music in the museum’s steamboat exhibit rooms that featured live orchestras, and Ois a beautifully carved wooden acclaimed dining rooms serving local fare. eagle with spread wings. Steamboats were Later, in addition to freight, these steamers often adorned with carvings. Sometimes also carried passengers’ cars. a carved eagle graced the pilot house, The steamboat era began to wane in but more often the paddlewheel box on the 1920s as roads improved and cars and sidewheel steamers was ornamented with trucks became more reliable, and railroads elaborate designs and wood carvings. This This paddlewheel box decoration (CMM 1986.21) extended their reach. The devastating carving graced the paddlewheel box of the was carved for the Weems Line steamer St. Mary’s hurricane of August 1933 helped hasten St. Mary’s, one of the favorite steamboats in 1890. things along by destroying many of the working the Patuxent River for the Weems Steamboat Company and, later, the Maryland, steamboat wharves in Maryland and Delaware, and Virginia Railway Company. Virginia. Patronage was down, so there On a December night in 1907, a storm drove several Chesapeake Bay steamboats was no incentive to build new wharves aground. One of the steamboats, the St. Mary’s, grounded hard on a shoal near Benedict. and, one by one, the lines disappeared. Despite all efforts the next day, the crew could not free her. That night, a fire broke out and the entire superstructure of the once proud steamer was completely destroyed except for The Chesapeake Beach route ended on the this eagle carving. Mounted on the outside of the paddle wheel box, it fell into the water eve of World War II. Steamboat service to as the wheel box burned. Harris Spedding found the eagle carving floating on the river Love Point closed down in 1948, leaving near Benedict and stored it in his tobacco barn, which in 1939 he sold to R. Johns Dixon. Betterton and Tolchester as the only resorts Former Calvert County Commissioner and later State Senator Bernie Fowler convinced Mr. to which steamers operated. The Bay Belle Dixon to donate the eagle to the Calvert Marine Museum in 1985. and the Tolchester continued on those Not only is this carving a routes until 1961, by which time boat trips beautiful addition to the museum to Bay resorts had been supplanted by collection but the story behind this highway trips to Ocean City and Rehoboth. carving is a reminder of a horrible By 1950, only the Old Bay Line remained incident on the Patuxent River over a of the overnight lines. hundred years ago. Imagine what this The very last steamboats to regularly carving must have looked like when operate were the City of Norfolk and City the gold leaf was fully intact shining of Richmond of the Old Bay Line. But they brightly in the sunlight while St. were old boats dating from 1911 and 1913 Mary’s traversed the Patuxent River. respectively, and because of post-World Steamer St Mary’s approaching Mackalls Wharf (P-2098). (Photos from the author’s collection) 6

OTTERS ARE INSTANT BEST FRIENDS

By David Moyer, Curator of Estuarine Biology Editors Note: Our river otters are known to visitors by their stage names “Bubbles and Squeak,” but each animal also has a distinct name used by the animal husbandry staff.

his holiday season, guests will again be met by two river otters engaging each other and enjoying varietal T enrichment provided daily by the aquarists. Training sessions have yielded previously untapped behaviors that enable better veterinary care and reinforce keeper-animal relationships. And for the first time, the otters were presented a Christmas tree adorned with treats and ornaments specially designed for them to enjoy as they ventured into their exhibit together for the first time. Live streaming video of the otter holding area will soon allow anyone to observe daily feedings and training sessions (typically 9-9:30 a.m., 1-1:30 p.m. and 3:45-4:15 p.m.) via é Chessie Grace and Chumley after 5 minutes of physical introduction. the internet. In the meantime, check out Calvert Marine Museum’s YouTube channel or Facebook page for recent video of otter introductions and Christmas tree enrichment! Special thanks go out to our aquarists—Linda, Lori and Laura—who have implemented new training techniques, and to John and Wendy Peters for their loyal support of our Estuarine Biology staff and otter collection. You all make CMM a special place every day!

é Chessie Grace and Chumley wrestling on exhibit.

é Chumley explores his first Christmas tree. ç Chumley picking out his favorite ornament.

é First kiss. è How many otters does it take to fill a bin?

(Photos by Estuarine Biology Staff) WINTER 2016-17 7 A Passion for Paleontology By Dr. Stephen J. Godfrey, Curator of Paleontology

embers of the Department of Paleontology at the Calvert Marine Museum have discovered how rewarding it can Mbe to partner with avocational paleontologists. They extend our reach in amazing ways by collecting and donating thousands of scientifically important fossils to the museum (Figure 1), preparing and helping to curate our collection, and contributing to public education and citizen science projects. In the case of George Klien, this keen enthusiasm resulted in a publication. We are pleased to announce the most recent publication from the Calvert Marine Museum Press, authored by Mr. Klein (Figure 2) entitled: “Skeletal Anatomy of Alligator and Comparison with Thecachampsa.” (Available as either a free PDF Figure 1. Table top in CMM Paleo Collections filled with fossils to be catalogued. or for sale in print—both at: http://www.calvertmarinemuseum. Approximately 50% were donated by avocational collectors; thank you! com/276/CMM-Publications). During the Miocene that this work will inspire on several fronts and further our epoch (23 – 5 million understanding of extinct alligators and crocodiles by bringing years ago), at least two new finds to light. species of large crocodiles The museum also hosts a fossil club, to which many of (Thecachampsa sericodon its members contribute articles or content to its newsletter, and Thecachampsa The Ecphora. (See the most recent issue here: http://www. antiquus), lived in southern calvertmarinemuseum.com/204/The-Ecphora-Newsletter) Maryland. From time Like other CMM departments, we also host interns. This to time, their fossilized past summer, five interns took part in all our fossil-related remains are found along activities. On the professional side of our department, we sent Calvert Cliffs. In this work, out fossil care packages to schools containing representative Mr. Klein has compiled an Miocene fossils for their use in educational programs. In addition annotated photographic to our ongoing field work (i.e., the excavation of scientifically atlas of the skeleton of important fossils from along Calvert Cliffs), all three members of the living Alligator and our department (John Nance, Paleontology Collections Manager; comparative examples Donald Morgan III, Assistant Curator of Paleontology; and myself) of the fossilized bony delivered educational outreach events to students at all academic Figure 2. CMM’s most recent publication. An annotated atlas on the skeletal anatomy remains (where available) levels in Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, and Calvert County. of fossil and modern crocodilians. of Thecachampsa. I expect

Sharkabet: A Sea of Sharks from A to Z Coming to CMM in January 2017

harkabet is an exhibit based on the book Sharkabet: A Sea of Sharks from A to Z by Ray Troll and features his whimsical fishy S paintings of both living and extinct species of shark. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a different type of shark—some living, some extinct. “It’s an alphabetical look at the world of living and prehistoric sharks for kids of all ages. Although anyone with an interest in these toothy, denizens of the deep should find this an exciting exhibit.” said Ray Troll. The exhibit was produced by The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science in Miami, Florida, and is on loan to the museum through December 2017.

Credit: Ray Troll—http://www.trollart.com/shark.html 8 Activities & Events OUT AND ABOUT

ç Bill and Carol Wright motoring in the Patuxent River aboard their electric skiff Carol Jeanne. (Photo by Rob Hurry)

è Former state senator and World War II veteran Bernie Fowler places a wreath at the On Watch Memorial during the annual Veterans Day ceremony. (Photo by Bob Hall)

í Museum Patuxent Small Craft Guild members, museum staff, and others attending the dedication of the electric skiff Carol Jeanne. (Photo by Mel Gallipeau)

ç Members of the Patuxent Small Craft Guild working to stabilize the Ark at its temporary site next to the Drum Point Lighthouse. (Photo by Rob Hurry)

PIRATE DAY

è Pirate Lori reading the book How I Became a Pirate during Pirate Day. (Photo by Bob Hall)

é Doug Smith holds his daughter Evie while Bonnie Grimes paints her arm during Pirate ç Captain Kevin and Captain Kate: The Terrible Day. (Photo by Bob Hall) “Ks” perform the pirate dance on Pirate Day. (Photo by Bob Hall) WINTER 2016-17 9 Activities & Events PATUXENT RIVER APPRECIATION DAYS

é The Boumi Temple Color Guard leading the parade at Patuxent River é Country Memories perform on the music stage. (Photo by Bob Hall) Appreciation Days. (Photo by Bob Hall)

ê Linh Phu helps Juniper and Forest Sherrin build a model boat. (Photo by ê Patuxent Voices perform in the Corbin Pavilion. (Photo by Rob Hurry) Bob Hall)

PEM TALKS Paleontology, Estuarine Biology, Maritime History

ç Pete Lesher, Chief Curator at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, presenting his PEM Talk on steamboats on the Chesapeake in November. (Photo by Rob Hurry)

è Former CMM director Ralph Eshelman spoke on the role of steamboat landings in Southern Maryland during his October PEM Talk. (Photo by Rob Hurry) 10 Activities & Events SOLOMONS CHRISTMAS WALK

ç Visitors to the museum during the Solomons Christmas Walk enjoy the Chesapeake Children’s Chorus. (Photo by Bob Hall)

è No Solomons Christmas Walk is é COSMIC Flute Choir performs in the complete without a visit from Santa Harms Gallery during the Solomons and his helper, Squeak the Otter. Christmas Walk. (Photo by Bob Hall) (Photo by Bob Hall)

7th Annual Maritime Performance Series Tickets are available on our website www.bit.ly//MaritimePerformanceSeries All performances are in the museum’s Harms Gallery. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for a 7:00 p.m. performance.

he 7th Annual Maritime Performance Series at the Calvert Baltimore resident, he is a popular performer of swinging jazz and Marine Museum continues through March 2017. Performances “hokum” music. Bassist John Previti, the premier jazz bassist on T begin at 7 p.m. in the Harms Gallery and beer and wine are the East Coast, was Danny Gatton’s bassist for nearly two decades. available for sale. Ticket prices vary per show and can be purchased Tickets are $12 online, $15 at the door. in advance online at www.bit.ly//MaritimePerformanceSeries or at the door. The series is sponsored in part by Holiday Inn Solomons. Friday, March 17 / The Benjie Porecki Trio The Benjie Porecki Trio pays homage to jazz Friday, January 27 / Ken and Brad Kolodner as one of the true American art forms, playing Trio with Rachel Eddy classic jazz standards with fire and intensity. Regarded as one of the most influential Keyboardist Benjie Porecki is a 20-year music hammered dulcimer players and Old-Time industry veteran who has played with Carlos fiddlers in North America, Baltimore’s Ken Santana, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, and Kolodner has joined forces with his son Brad many others. Drummer Mark Prince displays Kolodner, a rising star in the clawhammer banjo mastery in virtually all genres of music and has played with professional world. They are joined by fiddler, guitarist, and musicians across the industry. Zack Pride, a graduate of Oberlin vocalist Rachel Eddy. Together, they infuse their own brand of driving, Conservatory, went on to study with some of the preeminent masters innovative, tasteful and unique interpretations of traditional and of acoustic bass, and is a member of the Army Band, “Pershing’s original fiddle tunes and songs. Tickets are $15 online, $20 at the door. Own”. Tickets are $15 online, $20 at the door.

Friday, February 17 / The Redwine Jazz Band plays Mardi Gras Eastman Handcrafted Guitars & Mandolins donated The Redwine Jazz Band performs pure a beautiful rosewood and mahogany acoustic guitar American jazz. The band is led by clarinetist and hard case (valued at $700) to support the Maritime Ben Redwine, recently retired from the US Performance Series. The guitar is being raffled and the Naval Academy Band, and former clarinet drawing will be at the last maritime concert. Tickets professor at The Catholic University of are $10 each or 3 for $20 and available online, at all America, Washington, DC. Guitarist Tom concerts, and at the Museum Store. Mitchell was a member of “Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks” band. A WINTER 2016-17 11

Volunteer Spotlight By Sherry Reid, Volunteer & Events Coordinator

s we prepare to ring in the New Year, it is a great time with the day to day operations of the museum volunteering to pause and reflect on 2016. I personally have so many to do lighthouse tours, fossil preparation, work in the library, Ablessings and many of them are here at CMM. Our boat restoration, exhibit interpretation, feeding the fish, testing volunteer family has grown to a record-breaking 465 members the water quality, working in the store, assisting visitors at the that come from many different backgrounds, offering their diverse information desk, and crewing on the Dee of St. Mary’s. In FY16, talent, knowledge, and experience. Each of our volunteers brings our volunteer family logged 32,043 hours, which is equivalent to something unique to the museum and it takes all of us, volunteers almost $850,000—wow! Regardless of whether our volunteers and staff, working together to make CMM the best it can be. gave one hour or one thousand hours, we count our blessings for each of them. As I always say, every volunteer and volunteer hour counts. Thanks to our volunteers for giving so much to CMM and our visitors; we couldn’t do it without them!

John Johnson teaches knot tying to Zachary Aushworth during Pirate Day. (Photo by Bob Hall)

In 2016, our volunteers assisted with events and programs at CMM including five Waterside concerts, Fossil Egg Hunt, Solomons Maritime Festival, Fish Migration Day, Sharkfest, PRAD, First Free Fridays, Road Scholars, Little Minnows, Seas Squirts, Dennis and Emalie Baker at the Volunteer Council bake sale table during Patuxent and summer camps – just to name a few. They also assisted River Appreciation Days. (Photo by Bob Hall) STAFF UPDATE Welcome of Philanthropy at several retirement communities throughout Maryland including Asbury Solomons. She and her husband Judith Kane spend most weekends restoring their 30-year-old sailboat at The Maritime History Department is pleased Zahniser’s Marina. Pam is very happy to once again be living to welcome Judith Kane as the museum’s and working in Southern Maryland. new part-time photo cataloger. Judi is no stranger to CMM, having been a volunteer since June 2014 in the Museum Store and Paleontology Department Discovery Room, as well as helping at the information desk and with special events. She can also be Donald Morgan found two weekends a month at the Solomons Visitor Center In October, Assistant Curator of Paleontology Donald working as customer service attendant. Judi, a resident of Morgan attended the annual Society of Vertebrate Dowell, retired from the U.S. Department of Transportation in Paleontology meeting held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Donald 2011 as management analyst/team leader. She will be taking presented on his graduate research, which involved the up her duties as photo cataloger in January 2017, based at the description of a juvenile plesiosaur. The conference is the Paul L. Berry Reference Library. largest meeting of vertebrate paleontologists in the country and attracts researchers from all over the world. This Pamela Paterson facilitates research collaboration on a global scale. One of The CMM Society is excited to introduce the highlights of the meeting was hearing the presentation Pamela Paterson as the new Director of by Dr. David Norman from Cambridge University on the Philanthropy. Living in St. Mary’s County, preservation of brain tissue in a dinosaur! Pam Shubert Paterson has served as Director Board of Governors / CMMS Board of Directors he museum is governed by a board that serves duel functions. The Board of Governors is appointed by the TCalvert County Board of Commissioners to oversee museum functions and advocate for the museum. These same individuals also make up the Board of Directors of the Calvert Museum Society, Inc., our non-profit arm. This year we are saying goodbye to three board members and welcoming three new members into the fold. Completing his second three-year term, Jim Tate is rotating off. Jim served on the executive board as Treasurer and has filled many other functions during this tenure. Karen O’Brien completed her first three-year term. Karen served as Vice President during her last year, but is moving on to accept heavy responsibilities with Calvert Memorial Hospital. And Presentation to outgoing Board member Jim Tate by Museum Director finally, A.J. Benn, who served on the board previously and Sherrod Sturrock & Director of Development Vanessa Gill. (Photo b y returned for a second three-year term. A.J. and his wife Bob Hall) Celeste have retired out West. We wish all of them the very Don McDougall is no stranger to the museum. He best in their new adventures. served two terms on our board, most of that time as president. Two of our current board members have been He spearheaded our successful capital campaign effort appointed for a second three-year term: Joanna Yakaitis and helped reshape the Bugeye Ball. Since his retirement and Jack Fringer. The commissioners appointed three new from NLX, he has become an entrepreneur and volunteer members to the board to fill vacancies. They will begin board member for community and environmental causes their terms in January: that he cares deeply about. We are deeply grateful that the museum is one of his causes. Dixie Miller is a longtime CMM volunteer and very active in the community. She has served on the Foundation Board of Directors of the College of Southern Maryland, the Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees, the Calvert Hospice Board of Directors, the Commission for Women, and received many awards and recognitions for her work. Bob Pfeiffer, our current Volunteer of the Year, is a long-time supporter of the museum. Bob started out as a high school science teacher in the Calvert County public schools. He later served as the Executive Director of the Oyster Recovery Partnership in Annapolis and the Program Manager for America’s Clean Water Foundation, as well as a stint as the Capital Projects coordinator for New board members Robert Pfeiffer, Dixie Miller, & Donald McDougall. Calvert County. Bob currently works as a Project Manager (Photo by Bob Hall) for MacDonough, Bolyard, Peck in Columbia, MD.

CHANGES IN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

By Barbara Gardner, President, CMMS Board of Directors tarting in January, you will see lots of changes in the program, stewarding memberships, growing endowments, CMMS Development Department. Vanessa Gill is managing corporate and foundation giving and annual Sbecoming the Director of Promotions and will focus giving, and creating an annuity program. We are delighted her considerable energy on what she does best: raising to welcome Pamela Paterson, who will be taking up cash to support our programs and exhibits. Vanessa will the post January 23. Pam brings almost 20 years of oversee the Waterside Concert Series, Cove Point rentals, development experience to her job here. She has lived facility rentals at the museum, and fundraising events. in the area since 1990, and started her career at Jefferson We are excited to announce a new position, Director Patterson Park and Museum in the late 1990s as their first of Philanthropy. Recognizing the need to broaden our development director. She has most recently served as the efforts in development, the Board of Directors created Director of Philanthropy at the Collington Episcopal Life this position to concentrate on building a planned giving Care Community in Mitchellville, Maryland. 12 WINTER 2016-17

Aww…Shucks Fundraiser a Great Success! By Traci Cimini riends gathered under the Drum Point Lighthouse for a perfect fall evening on Saturday, October 29, in support of our skipjack, the FDee of St. Mary’s. Almost 100 guests indulged in the fattest and saltiest oysters on the half shell and enjoyed heavy hors d’ oeuvres , beer and wine, live music and a silent auction from 4 – 7 p.m. The event raised over $20,000 and all proceeds will support the purchase of a new mainsail. Special thanks for the community support received from event sponsors, ranging in gifts of $50 up to $2,500. Locally farmed oysters were donated by Hollywood Oyster Company, Kellam’s Seafood—Point Lookout Oyster Company, Patuxent Seafood Company, and Shore Thing Shellfish, LLC. Local restaurants donated a wide variety of delicious hors’ d oeuvres. Many thanks to Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill, Boomerangs Sheldon and Brian Russell of Shore Thing Seafood Original Ribs, Capt. Smith’s Seafood Market, Charles Street Brasserie, shuck oysters for the Awww…Shucks fundraiser. Isaac’s Restaurant and Pub, Lotus Kitchen, Ruddy Duck Brewery (Photo by Bob Hall) and Grill, Stoney’s Kingfishers, The Island Hideaway, The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dock Bar. Live music by the waterfront was provided by Jeff Farius, Gary Rue, and Bill Thompson. Seasonal brews were compliments of Bozick Distributors and wine was donated by Port of Call Liquors. Plan to join us next year in October for an evening of good food, fun and friendship, all while supporting the Dee of St. Mary’s, our treasured Chesapeake workboat.

THE MUSEUM STORE JACK WILLIAMS Chart Your Way Through 2017! By Maureen Baughman, Director of Retail Operations

hank you for supporting our Museum Store! This year we resolve to provide you with fun, beautiful, T and educational gifts inspired by the Chesapeake Bay and all of the men, women, and critters who share this incredible region with us. Come in and share in our journey as we chart our way through 2017. We’ve filled our shelves full of kits, activities, and projects so that you can “unplug” with your children and grandchildren and enjoy some quiet time together. ormer CMM board member “CMM: Unplugged” event, January 14-16, 2017, John “Jack” Wright Williams, will point you in new directions. Spoil your sweetheart or treat yourself to a F 95, of Solomons, passed away special piece of jewelry during our Jewelry Trunk on December 19, 2016. Jack served Show, February 10-12. A box of delicious sea salt on the CMM Board of Directors caramels, free with $50 jewelry purchase, will from 1987 to 1989 and from 1992 help sweeten your way home. “OtterMania” is to 1997. In 1997, he was the Board March 31, and we’re giving away a free plush Chair. Born in Calvert County, he was otter to whoever guesses how many of your a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II favorite critter we’ve got in a special display! who served with amphibious forces, Enjoy browsing in the store and explore our new including the D-Day invasion. children’s book selections. Jack served on numerous boards, Stay in touch with all of the museum’s committees, and commissions, departments via Instagram or Facebook. Our even after his retirement from the followers are treated to fun videos of our critters, Mutual Fire Insurance Company of glimpses into behind the scenes work, event and Calvert County in 1988. He was program information, as well as a first look at a very active resident of Asbury of new merchandise in the Museum Store! Solomons and volunteered for a Join us this year as we chart new territory! variety of local causes. 13 MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP UPDATEUPDATE By Lisa Howard, Membership and Development Coordinator Members’ Party 2017 – We Sure Are [email protected] Lucky to Have YOU as a Member! We need your email to ensure that you don’t miss out on member exclusives and future CMM events! MARCH On Sunday, March 12, be sure to visit the museum for a special Almost all of our membership communication is done Members’ Open House in the Harms through email so please update your email with the Gallery. We are lucky to have you membership office today. You can email your current 12 as a member and want to thank you address to [email protected] or you may call for your support. Every year we look 410-326-2042 x16 forward to the Members’ Party because it allows the museum staff to spend time with our members and SAVE THE DATE—Bugeye Ball their families. Getting to know you is one of the true Set for April 1, 2017 pleasures of the party each year. The Bugeye Ball is a must- More information on the Members’ Party will APRIL arrive in your inbox soon. attend evening of dining, dancing, gaming tables, raffles, and Happy New Year from your adventure. Mark your calendars 1 and make your reservations early. Membership and Development More information will be available Coordinator! in mid-January. Tickets to the Bugeye Ball are $150 per person. Attendance is limited. Sponsorship As 2016 comes to a close, I reflect back and my, opportunities ranging from $500 and above are what an exciting year it has been at the museum! We available. Tax-deductible donations in any amount had our most successful membership year to date as are also welcome. Please contact Lisa Howard at we welcomed 1,169 new members! It has been great 410-326-2042 x16 or [email protected] getting to know our members and I look forward to for more details about the event or to discuss meeting many more of you during 2017. Keep your sponsorship. eye on our website (www.calvertmarinemuseum. com) and your email for information on events that are exclusively for members. It is sure to be an exciting year that you will not want to miss! If you ever have any questions or concerns about your museum membership, or just want to introduce yourself and say hello, please call me at 410-326- 2042 x16, email me at [email protected] or just drop by—my door is always open. Here is wishing all of our members and friends a happy and prosperous 2017. I look forward to seeing you at the museum!

Membership Trip Planned for March 26, 2017! 2017 Bugeye Ball Chance to Win Win a week- Details are still being finalized, MARCH long trip for two to but keep an eye out for our detailed Belize & stay at the announcement for a fun-filled day Beaches & Dreams visiting National Harbor’s MGM Resort, or select a 26 Casino with the bus also making beautifully designed stops at the Tanger Outlets and the piece of jewelry from National Harbor Waterfront. The bus trip will leave Dickinson’s Jewelers. from the Calvert Marine Museum and make a pick-up Chance tickets are $100 each and only 200 tickets in Dunkirk. Call Lisa Howard at 410-326-2042 x16 for will be sold. Winners need not be present to win. more information and watch your inbox for an Eblast Two winners will be drawn. The first winner in providing more details. attendance will have the first choice. 14